problems, hearing loss, infections, and many other medical conditions can produce similar changes. What matters most is a **persistent decline from a person’s usual abilities**.
## 9 Early Signs of Dementia That Can Be Easy to Miss
### 1. Becoming Less Flexible About Routine
An early cognitive change can sometimes appear as unusual difficulty adapting when plans change.
A person who previously handled unexpected situations comfortably may become:
* unusually anxious when routines are disrupted
* frustrated by small changes
* dependent on doing things in exactly the same order
* overwhelmed by unfamiliar situations
This
